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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.70, 12,104.55 and 3,695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.70, 12,104.55 and 3,695.70 is: 5,543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.70 : 12,104.55 = 3,695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.70/12,104.55 = 3,695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.70x = 12,104.55 × 3,695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.70x = 44,734,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,734,785.44/8,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.55

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